Gianduja-Hazelnut Cookies Recipe

Name: Gianduja-Hazelnut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups hazelnuts; 8 ounces soft unsalted butter; 1/4 cup 1T granulated sugar; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg plus 1 yolk, at room temperature; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups AP flour; 2 cups chopped gianduja chocolate

Servings: persons

1.5 cups hazelnuts
8 ounces soft unsalted butter
1/4 cup 1T granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg plus 1 yolk, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups AP flour
2 cups chopped gianduja chocolate

1
Toast hazelnuts at 275 degrees Fahrenheit until they are a light caramel color and have begin to release oils. Leave aside to cool. If they still have their papery skins, you can remove these by placing the warm hazelnuts in a cloth towel and rubbing/squeezing the towel between your hands. Chop nuts when they are cool and set aside.
2
Cream soft butter and sugars together in a mixer on medium low or by hand until sugar is well incorporated.
3
Sift salt, baking soda and flour together.
4
Scrape down mixing bowl before proceeding.
5
Add vanilla extract to egg and yolk, then pour into the bowl and beat to blend in.
6
Add dry mixture and beat until blended in.
7
Fold in hazelnuts and chocolate and stir to incorporate.
8
Shape the dough into rolls about 1 inch thick and chill for an hour, minimum.
9
When you are ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 and slice the cookie rolls into 1-1 1/2 inch thick cookies.
10
Place on a baking sheet and cook, rotating halfway, 8-10 minutes or until bottom is set and cookie has browned. Cookie will be soft but fully cooked.

1577

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.5 cups hazelnuts, 8 ounces soft unsalted butter, 1/4 cup 1T granulated sugar, 1 cup dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Gianduja-Hazelnut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gianduja-Hazelnut Cookies

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